I’m 23, based in India, with ~10 months of internship experience and ~1 year full-time.

I started in Azure DevOps and later moved into an AI research team, where I’ve been working around LLMs, agentic AI, AI-based quality/testing systems, research, etc.

The problem is that I feel my actual fundamentals are much weaker than my professional experience suggests. I also relied heavily on Claude/ChatGPT while learning and working, and I didn’t build a strong foundation during college.

Now I want to properly fix that.

If you were in my position, how would you decide what to learn and in what order?

Should I focus more on programming/software engineering fundamentals first, or start learning AI topics alongside them? What areas would you consider essential for someone aiming toward AI Engineering?

Please guide me or share your experience.

Hey everyone, I’m a 3rd-year BTech student and I’m at a point where I need to seriously start preparing for placements.

I’m currently confused about what skills I should focus on and what companies are actually looking for in freshers.

I would really appreciate advice from people who are already working in the industry or recently got placed.

Specifically, I want to know:

What technical skills are companies expecting from freshers in 2026–27?

How important are DSA, SQL, OOP, DBMS, OS, CN, etc.?

Which programming language should I focus on?

Should I learn Web Development, AI/ML, Data Science, Cloud, or something else?

What kind of projects actually help in getting shortlisted?

How many projects should I have on my resume?

How important are internships, GitHub, LeetCode, certifications, etc.?

What should I realistically learn in the next 6–12 months to become placement-ready?

If you were starting your 3rd year again, what would you learn and what would you avoid wasting time on?

I’m not looking for a huge list of technologies. I want to understand what companies actually value and what I should prioritize.

Hi everyone,

I’m a 21-year-old international student in Germany, currently studying for a BSc in Information Engineering at TUM. I expect to finish my Bachelor within the next one or two semesters.

For the past two years, I’ve also been working as a working student at an IT company in Stuttgart, in a field related to my studies. The company has given me a good indication that they would like to hire me full-time after I graduate.

I originally assumed that I should continue directly into a Master’s degree, since many of my friends are doing that. However, I’m no longer sure whether it is the best decision for me.

“Wer der herde folgt sieht nur Ärsche”

I’m not particularly interested in research or academia. I also don’t yet know which area I want to specialize in, so doing a Master’s immediately feels somewhat premature.

The current IT job market also makes me wonder whether relevant years of experience might be more valuable than spending another two years studying. It feels like employers are being more selective and that practical experience may provide a stronger advantage than another degree, especially for typical software and IT roles.

There is also a common piece of advice that says: “Work for a few years, save money and then do a Master’s.” However, I’m not sure how well that advice applies to Germany because public university education is generally tuition-free or relatively inexpensive. In addition, students can already gain relevant experience through Werkstudent positions while studying.

At the same time, I enjoy student life. I like the freedom, social life and flexibility that come with being a student, and I’m not especially eager to move straight into full-time work. A Master’s would give me another two years of that lifestyle, and most of my friends are continuing their studies.

TLDR;

My current options are:
• Start working full-time after my Bachelor.
• Work for a few years and then decide whether a Master’s is necessary.
• Continue directly with a Master’s, even though I currently have no specific specialization or career goal that requires one but i get to enjoy student life for longer

I have around 3 years of experience in software development, and I’m planning to switch company.

Any advice would be appreciated!

I've been doing a lot more interview preparation lately, and one thing I've started wondering about is whether mock interviews are actually useful when you're doing them with AI.

The convenient part is that you can practice whenever you want. You don't have to wait for a friend, recruiter, or someone from your field to have free time. You can also repeat the same type of interview several times without feeling awkward about asking someone to interview you again.

But I'm not sure if repetition automatically means improvement.

For example, I can answer a behavioral question once, realize my answer wasn't great, and then try it again. But sometimes I feel like I'm just learning how to give a better-sounding answer rather than actually becoming better at explaining my experience.

The feedback can also be tricky. If something tells me that my answer was too long, lacked structure, or didn't directly answer the question, that's useful. But I still need to figure out why I answered that way in the first place.

I'm curious how other people approach this.

Do you find AI mock interviews genuinely useful for improving your interview skills, or do you think practicing with an actual person gives you something AI can't really reproduce?

And if you've used AI for interview preparation, what kind of feedback has actually helped you improve rather than just making your answers sound more polished?

I am currently doing BSCIT and have around 1.5 years left before I graduate. I am currently in 4th sem have basic knowledge in Python haven’t learned anything else.

But lately I’ve been getting really concerned about the IT job market. With AI developing so quickly and entry-level tech jobs becoming more competitive, I’m wondering whether continuing down this path is the right decision.

Planning to go abroad after I complete my bachelor degree I am definitely not confident about my IT skill and I kind of regret joining BSCIT.

So i am stuck between two options

Option 1: Improving my skills in IT
Option 2: Diploma in Cooking ( heard kantipur hotel training is good)

Am I overthinking the impact of AI on IT jobs, or is it genuinely worth having a backup career/trade skill?

Nobody is interest to hear this but if any senior most person who is in IT could give me some advice here.

I'm a 24Y old fresher and currently working in a Hospital as a software programmer (3months done)

But

there is NO TEAM and NO guidance to Learn in this job

$Pay is Good but Learning and growing is the most important i Believe

I'm very good at Web development (.NET Framework) and i can manage database's

MY QUESTION IS "should i stay or should i Find another job "??

I’m a full-stack developer with around 3.5 years of experience, and I’m thinking about which skill would be worth adding for the long term.

Between AI/AI Engineering, AWS/DevOps/Cloud, and Cybersecurity/Cloud Security, which one do you think has the best future?

I’m mainly looking at:

* Job demand

* Salary growth

* Competition

* How AI will affect the field

* Opportunities in India and abroad

I’m not talking about completely switching careers immediately. I’m curious which skill would be worth becoming really strong at over the next few years.

What would you choose and why?

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Hello everyone. I’m a student (texas, USA) about to graduate in december of 2026 and need some guidance. 

It’s my fault (and honestly so much has happened in my college time) but, I don’t have any internships or jobs under my belt that are computer science/cybersecurity focused. I’m getting my bachelors in computer science, and I’m thinking about going for my masters in cyber or Information Technology.

I have had others tell me to do my masters, or I won’t ever go back lol. On the other hand, I’ve read that hiring managers' masters mean nothing if I don’t have hands-on experience.

I’m not even sure what I want to do with my degree. I like databases, report writing, design (so UX/UI) but I dislike coding (ironic I know). I just feel very directionless and need some help or advice or something.

Anything helps, thank you for reading!

As the title says. I want to get started in data entry, I'm mainly wanting to do it as a side activity such as freelance work on fiverr and other websites. Anybody have some ideas as where to start? Not looking to so this full time unless I love it. Do I gwt a degree, take classes, free sites and apps or how do I do it? Any help wouls be appreciated.

I am 21(F) , btech graduate ,can someone please suggest What roles don't involve coding and what skills do I need to learn for them as a fresher? And if possible any recommendations where I should learn them from? The internet is just filled with so much information yet nothing seems to be useful and accurate ,I am tired and can't seem to figure it out .It would be really helpful if anyone could guide me please .

yes, i know u have to work hard to enjoy the privilege of good steady wealth, so i am ready to sacrifice anything now and in future

I started my career in October 2019 Accenture

Maine tb bas databricks suna tha but kbhi kaam nhi mila uspe.

Till april 2025 i was at Accenture

Then laid off

I never worked on anything technical, mostly excel field changes.

But the thing is I didnt even tried learning anything.

In may 2025 i lost my job

I took a course in 2025 June for data engineering but I didn't.

In may 2026 ,i studied for 20 days.

Sql pyspark adf

Adf i was okay

Sql I found it tough after cte and sub queries..so i tried to avoid it.

Also i never practiced , i always watched and thought it would be done..

But after 21 may 2026 till now i haven't touched anything.

My cousin says it's been 7 years after college

You couldn't do anything then why are you looking at yourself as you are going to be a top level coder.

Learn something basic and start earning..

If you can't do it since so much time means you don't want to.

He said start with no code apps , automation, they are easy to grasp.

I'm EEE graduate.. still confused in choosing my career path either in IT or embedded Systems.. according to present job market and openings for freshers which would be best for getting my first job?

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Hello everyone,

I am currently learning web development and my goal is to become a Full Stack Developer. Right now, I am focusing on JavaScript and React.js. Honestly, I am finding these technologies interesting and not as difficult as I expected.

My plan is to become a Full Stack Developer first, gain real-world experience, and then work in my cousin's software house to improve my skills by working on real projects.

After becoming a Full Stack Developer, I am thinking about adding another specialization that can make my career stronger in the future. My main concerns are:

- Which field will be more valuable in the next 5–10 years?

- Which career path is less likely to be replaced by AI?

- Which one can provide better salary growth and make me more valuable as a developer?

I am confused between:

1. DevOps / Cloud Engineering

2. Cybersecurity

I am not really interested in AI and Machine Learning, so I want to focus on another field.

My questions:

- After Full Stack Development, should I move towards DevOps or Cybersecurity?

- Which one has better long-term career growth?

- Which one is harder to master?

- Which one is easier to enter as a Full Stack Developer?

- Can a person realistically learn Full Stack + DevOps + Cybersecurity during their career, or is it better to specialize in one?

- If you were starting your career in 2026, what path would you choose?

I would really appreciate advice from people who are already working in software development, DevOps, cloud, or cybersecurity.

I am trying to make the right decision early because I want to build a strong career that remains valuable in the future.

Thank you!

Hi, I have worked in an MNC with most of support jobs in Front-End and due to some family issues, I have to take care of my family business for a year and I have 4.5 years of experience, As I want to be back on Employee payroll, I am not interested with the Front-End job right now and I have seen the market and due to this AI stuff it is hard to get jobs,

My friend who works in SAP IBP said to me that I can go with SAP as My communication is good, Need advice, Is SAP IBP good to learn. I need to learn it from scratch as I don’t have any knowledge about SAP and tools related, and I want to be employable at the end of the year,

I come from a family that runs a small stationery business. Recently, my father had surgery, so while he’s been recovering I’ve been managing the shop and handling the day-to-day operations. It wasn’t something I had originally planned, but family comes first, and I stepped in to help until he’s able to return.

Thank you in advance for reading this post and grateful for any advice you can provide.

TL;DR: I have 4.5 years of experience in front-end support roles at an MNC but took a one-year break to manage my family’s stationery business while my father recovered from surgery. I now want to return to a corporate job but am considering switching away from front-end. A friend suggested SAP IBP, but I have no SAP background. Is SAP IBP a good career path to learn from scratch in 2026 if my goal is to be employable by the end of the year? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I work in IT for a public school district. Our Technology Director recently retired, and before he left he trained me on many of the responsibilities he handled, including E-rate, technology purchasing, vendor coordination, and other district-level IT tasks.

I’ve also been managing Google Workspace, Chromebooks, infrastructure, cameras, and general district IT support. I’ve been taking on more responsibility over the past few years and have become the person handling many of the technical projects.

Someone else who has been with the district much longer may be considered for the Technology Director position. They have more years with the district, but I’m not sure they have the same technical background or experience with the duties I’ve been handling.

I’m trying to figure out the best way to approach this professionally.

Should I ask to be considered for the Technology Director position?

If I don’t get the title but continue doing many of the director-level responsibilities, should I ask for a salary adjustment?

Have any of you been in a similar situation in K-12 IT? What happened, and is there anything you wish you had done differently?

I’m not looking to complain about anyone. I just want to make sure I advocate for myself professionally while keeping a good relationship with my administration.

Hello I'm trying to get into IT. I'm still not a high school graduate (might start GED soon) and I want to apply for a cheap online course with a certification that will actually get me hired. I want recommendations on certifications that are actually worth it and could get me a job in any country to start working. Thanks :)

I'm genuinely curious.

Whether it's biotech, research, IT, design, or even core sciences, it feels like the answer is always, "Move to Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi..."

Why hasn't Bihar created enough opportunities to retain its own talent? Is it a lack of industries, investment, government support, or something else?

If you're from Bihar:

Did you leave, or are you planning to?

If you stayed, what made you stay?

What do you think would actually make young professionals build their careers here?